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Originally Posted by Mick
Secondary Legislation I think you will find. 
In any case you need to stop lying regarding what needed to happen, you keep going on how right you were, you were only right because the government allowed it to be - what I said at the time was accurate, the government could have left on 29th March had it wanted to. |
It’s still legislation. The Government could have crashed us off the cliff, but I suspect deep down everyone knew Theresa May wouldn’t and would try for her deal again.
If Parliament suspects the next PM is crazy enough to go through with it the no confidence vote is a realistic proposition. Even Hammond hasn’t ruled out voting in favour of it.
Of course the safer option for MPs (given polling data) to avoid a general election would be to kick it back to the people and blame them. Each could look their electorate in the eyes and pretend they genuinely tried.
Being “allowed to be right” is a curious concept. I correctly predicted circumstances would force an extension. My next roll of the dice is circumstances will force another referendum.
Others said amending the EU Withdrawal Act would require primary legislation- that was incorrect. Were they lying? Or in good faith reflecting their understanding of the situation.